A Fresh New Update
August 12, 2011 2 Comments
Over the past few months, a few specialty brands have been making some changes to their U.S prototype stores, this past weekend, I took time to investigate what they’ve been up to…
How a Table Top Can Dramatically Change a Style
August 1, 2011 1 Comment
Go from a table stuck in the 80′s with the Golden Girls to one oozing of rustic Napa Valley charm with a simple table top change.
We often do this with our Hampton client, allowing each property to have a bit of “local flavor” by changing out one element, like a table top, from a series of existing modules.
A Cincinnati Gem
July 15, 2011
This summer, Cincinnati has added yet another little gem to their list, The City Flea. This past Saturday, I joined a diverse crowd on the corner of Central and Vine hoping to find some interesting furniture for my slightly barren apartment. Although I didn’t find furniture, I found a wide variety of treats. The vendors ranged from homemade granola to consignment shop clothes!
Brilliant Basket Case
June 16, 2011 1 Comment
Video displays can be found anywhere and everywhere lately, but more often than not the placement, function and content of the display is sorely lacking consideration. Not the case with this incredible installation at Cal State University Fresno’s new Henry Madden Library. Read more of this post
The Future of Retail Lighting
June 6, 2011
The possibilities of retail lighting in the future and the implications and opportunities that it could transform the customer’s shopping experience are exciting to imagine. Philips Lighting Headquarters showcases a lighting lab to explore the potential ways customers may interact and respond to lighting. Read more of this post
Eleven Paris is a 10
May 27, 2011 1 Comment
One of the standout shops I encountered while visiting across the pond was Eleven Paris. Their store design is youthful and edgy with playful, bold details that mimic the brands clothing. Read more of this post
Swatch
May 20, 2011
Based out of Switzerland, the designers at Swatch have been continually innovative with their application of graphics to watches for nearly 30 years. I find their nod to pop culture and design quite intriguing. Their most successful designs contain references to transit maps, measuring tapes, sculptures, and Rubik’s cubes.
Retail in the Office
May 7, 2011
At first glance, this looks like a huge retail warehouse where you could spend the entire day shopping, kind of like an upscale Ikea. In fact, it is actually Urban Outfitters’ corporate headquarters, Urban Inc. in Philadelphia. In my opinion, this makes it much more interesting and quite different from your normal retail warehouse. Read more of this post
Intuitive Wayfinding in India
May 6, 2011
Internationally, the most successful wayfinding signage and environmental graphics are those that bridge the language barrier.
Aged, High Tech, and Fabulous
April 14, 2011 1 Comment
New York City streets are filled with inspiration, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise when I saw an entire window filled with 1940′s sewing machines. I couldn’t resist and wandered inside All Saints, a clothing boutique. Read more of this post
